Semidano
A white-grape species of uncertain origins, common all over the island since ancient times. The end of the 19th century witnessed a substantial reduction in vineyards following the phylloxera blight, after which more productive, and resistant species, such as Nuragus, came to be preferred when re-planting became due. Semidano is currently grown only in a small area of the Campidano of Oristano, on medium clay and chalky soil, on hillsides. A very fine wine is obtained from the species, characterised by a luminous golden straw colour, floral scents, with accents of peach and apricot. The taste is pleasantly soft, with suggestions of fruit and aromatic herbs. The DOC title of Sardegna Semidano, with the sub-denomination of Mogoro was conferred in 1995.
DOC SEMIDANO DI SARDEGNA |
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Vine |
Min. 85% Semidano, max. 15% other suitable non-aromatic white grapes of Sardinian cultivation All Sardinia Mogoro |
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Zone of production |
Mogoro subregion 110 quintals/hectare |
Grape yield |
Max. 130 quintals/hectare |
Wine yield |
Max. 70% |
Alcohol |
Superior min. 13.0°; Sparkling min. 11.5°; |
Typology |
Straw wine min. 15.0°, 2.0° of which to be developed and a wine yield of no more than 50% |
Semidano